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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,983.13, 44,970.59 and 8,926.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,983.13, 44,970.59 and 8,926.42 is: 13,388.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,983.13 : 44,970.59 = 8,926.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,983.13/44,970.59 = 8,926.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,983.13x = 44,970.59 × 8,926.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,983.13x = 401,426,373.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,426,373.99/29,983.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,388.41

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